AFL player to be released from WA prison

West Coast Eagles footballer Murray Newman has been granted parole on his one-year prison sentence for fracturing the jaw of a man who had sex with his girlfriend.

Newman was sentenced in March to serve at least six months behind bars for causing grievous bodily harm to Brett Marris at a Perth nightclub in November 2012.

The Prisoners Review Board noted that Newman had seen a psychologist before he was locked up and intended to continue treatment after his release. The board said this showed a willingness to address his problems.

The board also noted that Newman had participated in voluntary programs while in custody, had a limited criminal history, and had employment and accommodation.

The sentencing judge had said the then 18-year-old had a "deep grudge" against Mr Marris, then aged 20, for sleeping with the AFL player's girlfriend.

After weeks of threats from Newman on Facebook, including telling Mr Marris to "start digging a grave", the pair saw each other at the Library Nightclub in Northbridge.

Newman was sober but angry when the pair fought briefly before bouncers broke up the fight, the court heard.